March 30, 2009 at 2:12 pm
is there any limit on using the sql server dev edition...like if someone has the exe files for dev edition..can i just copy them and install on my machine..will that be as per the books?..i mean is that in anyway against licensing for MSFT for dev edition..any ideas appreciated..thanks,
March 30, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Developer Edition - cost less than $50 (USD), available at AMAZON.COM. Purchase it and you will have no license worries.... The only limitation is that it may not be used as a Production Server .. it is meant to be for developers only.
March 30, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Software installation involves a little more of just making a copy of exe files.
Why don't you download it from Microsoft then proceed with a normal installation?
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thanks..i understand that it cannot be used as a production server...i was just wondering if someone has the files for dev edition can i just copy and install..making sure that im not violating any rules..thanks for your replies..
March 30, 2009 at 2:57 pm
iqtedar (3/30/2009)
i was just wondering if someone has the files for dev edition can i just copy and install.
that would possibly fall under the realm of software piracy 😉
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March 30, 2009 at 3:30 pm
iqtedar
Did a little goggle / Microsoft search and found the following site:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2005/en/us/pricing-licensing-faq.aspx
Which states:
Q. What is SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition and how is it licensed?
A.
SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition is licensed per developer and must be used for designing, developing, and testing purposes only.
So doing what you were thinking of doing is definitely software piracy!!!
March 30, 2009 at 6:16 pm
iqtedar (3/30/2009)
thanks..i understand that it cannot be used as a production server...i was just wondering if someone has the files for dev edition can i just copy and install..making sure that im not violating any rules..thanks for your replies..
That's basically stealing and we kind of frown on that sort of thing around here.
You can get a copy of SQL Server Express for free if you need a database to start learning on. You'll have to do everything using TSQL, which is better anyway.
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March 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm
perfect....thanks again everyone for suggesting me..i did not use it..that is why i wanted to make sure from experienced people here..i just wanted to use for practice..but since it is meant only for one developer at a time..i wouldnt use it..thanks everyone for showing me the right path.
March 31, 2009 at 4:20 am
That's all right.
Pick up a copy of SQL Express. It's free and you can learn most of what you need there. When you want to expand into mirroring and partitioning and all the other high-end stuff, spend $50 and get the dev version.d
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
- Theodore Roosevelt
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SQL Server Execution Plans
SQL Server Query Performance Tuning
April 1, 2009 at 11:47 am
Are you a student?
If so, you might want to check this out.
Another option is a trial version - these are usually good for 6 months.
Greg E
April 1, 2009 at 6:57 pm
thats kool..thanks again..
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